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Wake Ed Teams Up with NC Courage for Back-to-School Match to Benefit Tools4Schools

WakeEd — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:32:58 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership is teaming up with the NC Courage for a special Back-to-School Match on Saturday, August 16, 2025, to support Tools4Schools, WakeEd’s free classroom supply store for Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) teachers.

Fans attending the 7:30 p.m. match at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park are encouraged to bring new school supply donations to help stock the Tools4Schools store, which provides essential classroom materials to educators across Wake County—free of charge.

In addition, $3 from every ticket purchased through the special WakeEd link will be donated to Tools4Schools: https://tickets.nccourage.com/offers/1959. These tickets will also include a $10 merchandise voucher.

“Teachers are spending their own money on basic classroom needs for their students, and that’s unacceptable,” said WakeEd President Keith Poston. “Tools4Schools exists to ease that burden—and it’s only possible because of the incredible generosity of this community and partners like the NC Courage. We’re so appreciative of the NC Courage, who have supported Tools4Schools since we opened in 2022.”

As part of the evening, WakeEd Partnership will be honored at halftime as the charity of choice for NC Courage player Hannah Betfort, a nominee for the 2025 Lauren Holiday Impact Award. Hannah will wear a commemorative armband featuring a silhouette of the award’s namesake, Lauren Holiday.

Hannah has partnered with WakeEd to launch an innovative PE Takeover program, bringing soccer-based, hands-on learning experiences into local schools. Her goal is to make learning more fun and engaging by using the game she loves to inspire students.

Fans can also show their support for Hannah by participating in the Fan Impact Challenge, hosted at nwslsoccer.com from August 15–30. The nominee with the most fan engagement will win the challenge, and the charitable organization of their choice will receive an additional $10,000 donation from Nationwide. Learn more about the Lauren Holiday Impact Award here:
https://nwslsoccer.com/lauren-holiday-impact-award-2025

This event coincides with WakeEd’s ongoing Back to School with Tools4Schools Community Supply Drive, which runs through August 22. The eight-week drive helps ensure that teachers across WCPSS have the materials they need for the upcoming school year.

Since its launch in 2022, Tools4Schools has distributed over $1.6 million in free supplies to WCPSS educators. In the last school year alone, the store served more than 5,000 teachers from every WCPSS school. Surveys show that 94% of teachers said it helped reduce their out-of-pocket classroom spending—costs that average more than $1,000 per teacher per year.

Learn more or support Tools4Schools at: https://www.wakeed.org/tools4schools/

For sponsorship or giving inquiries, contact Kristen Farrell, WakeEd’s Director of Development, at kfarrell@wakeed.org.

About WakeEd Partnership
WakeEd Partnership is an independent, nonprofit organization composed of business and community leaders committed to improving public education. Since 1983, the Partnership has advocated for excellent educational opportunities for all students in the Wake County Public School System. For more information, please visit www.wakeed.org.

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Wake Ed Partnership Launches Annual Tools4Schools Supply Drive to Support Wake County Teachers

WakeEd — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership officially kicked off its annual “Back to School with Tools4Schools” Community Supply Drive today, rallying public support to fill the shelves of its free classroom supply store for Wake County Public School teachers Tools4Schools. The eight-week drive runs through August 22 and helps ensure that educators across the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) have the essential materials they need as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

This year’s drive began with a media event at the Staples store on Wake Forest Road in Raleigh, where local leaders joined WakeEd and Staples representatives to highlight the importance of community support for public schools. Speakers included:

Dr. Robert Taylor, Superintendent, Wake County Public Schools
Chris Heagarty, Chair, Wake County Board of Education
Yomary Wilder, General Manager, Staples (Garner location)
Keith Poston, President, WakeEd Partnership

Staples returns as a key partner, hosting donation bins at all of its Wake County locations for the duration of the drive. Shoppers are encouraged to purchase extra items for donation while doing their own back-to-school shopping.

Since opening in 2022, Tools4Schools has distributed over $1.6 million in free school supplies to Wake County teachers. Last year alone, the store served more than 5,000 educators representing every single WCPSS school. Survey results show that 94% of teachers who visited the store said it helped reduce their out-of-pocket spending—costs that average more than $1,000 per teacher per year.

“Teachers are spending too much of their own money on basic classroom needs, and that’s unacceptable,” said WakeEd’s Keith Poston. “The Tools4Schools store exists to ease that burden—and it’s only possible because of the incredible generosity of this community. Whether it’s a box of pencils or a cart full of notebooks, every donation makes a difference.”

The Tools4Schools Community Supply Drive invites individuals, businesses, and organizations to contribute by donating supplies, making a financial gift, or shopping the Amazon wish list, which ships items directly to the Tools4Schools warehouse.

School Supply Drop-Off Locations

The Tools4Schools Community Supply Drive will feature drop-off locations across Wake County. Additionally, several businesses and organizations are holding their own school supply drives to collect items for Tools4Schools. If you are interested in hosting a drop box or running a school supply drive at your place of business, complete the form here and download the Community Supply Drive Toolkit here.

Tools4Schools, 1816 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604

Staples stores – all Wake County Locations:

1391 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC
- 921 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC
- 8041 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, NC
- 3064 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
- 11845 Retail Drive, Wake Forest, NC
- 1220 Timber Drive East, Garner, NC

YMCA Wake County Locations:

A.E. Finley YMCA, 9216 Baileywick Road, Raleigh, NC
Kerr Family YMCA, 2500 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC
Taylor Family YMCA, 101 YMCA Drive, Cary, NC
Northwest Cary YMCA, 6903 Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary, NC
Poyner YMCA, 227 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
Alexander Family YMCA, 1603 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC
Poole Family YMCA, 2110 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC
Kraft Family YMCA, 8921 Holly Springs Road, Apex, NC
YMCA of the Triangle Association Resource Center, 801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
Knightdale Station YMCA, 494 Knightdale Station Run, Knightdale, NC
Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC

Gladwell Orthodontics Locations:

Wake Forest Location: 2824 Rogers Road, Suite 200, Wake Forest, NC
Rolesville Location: 101 Redford Place Drive, Rolesville, NC
Downtown Raleigh Location: 510 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC
North Raleigh Location: 13271 Strickland Road, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC

Spring Arbor Assisted Living: 1705 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary, NC

The Bachhubers: 612 Hollymont Dr., Holly Springs, NC

Crosspointe Church: 6911 Carpenter Fire Station Rd., Cary, NC

Buffaloe Lanes Cary: 151 High House Rd., Cary, NC

Towne Bank: 7100 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh, NC

Grubb Ventures: 3700 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More of Raleigh: 6675 Falls of Neuse Rd., Ste. 107, Raleigh, NC

Raleigh Specific Chiropractic: 7721 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC

South Cary Dental: 530 New Waverly Place, Suite 302, Cary, NC
West Shore Home – 1203 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC
Sanderson Men’s Lacrosse Team – 1213 Coldstream Ct., Raleigh, NC

How can you support Tools4Schools?

Make a cash donation – DOUBLE YOUR GIFT. All gifts are tax-deductible. Click here to donate using a debit or credit card. Checks can be mailed to WakeEd Partnership at 1816 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604 with Tools4Schools on the memo line. The 4 Others Foundation will match ALL MONETARY DONATIONS from donors to Tools4Schools through September 30 up to $20,000.

Donate NEW school supplies. WakeEd accepts donations of new classroom supplies year-round to fill the shelves at Tools4Schools. A list of the most popular items requested by teachers can be found here. Donations can be dropped off year-round at Tools4Schools or this summer at one of our supply drive drop-off locations listed above. Please coordinate large deliveries with the WakeEd team at Tools4Schools@wakeed.org.

SHOP our Amazon Wish List. Shop the Amazon Wishlist to buy items most-requested by teachers and ship to the shelves at Tools4Schools. Click here and select the Tools4Schools address at checkout and ship the supplies directly to Tools4Schools.

Donate gently used office supplies. In addition to new classroom supplies, WakeEd Partnership takes donations of gently used items for classrooms from companies, organizations, and individuals. Most requested used items include staplers and tape dispensers.

Host a supply drive. If your business or organization is interested in hosting a supply drive, click here to register your Tools4Schools classroom supply drive and click here to download our classroom supply drive kit and start collecting! If you have any questions, email Tools4Schools@wakeed.org.

Volunteer at Tools4Schools. WakeEd Partnership is seeking volunteers to help stock shelves, interact with educators, inventory supplies, package, and sort supplies. If your family, club, or organization is interested in volunteering, click here to sign up via Activate Good.

Special Events and Supply Drives (More Coming!)

UNC Health will once again hold its annual school supply drive campaign ending on August 7 with a “Stuff the Bus” event at UNC Rex Hospital on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh and will deliver the supplies to the Tools4Schools store. Further details of this event will be announced soon.

For information about additional giving opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, contact WakeEd’s Director of Development Kristen Farrell at kfarrell@wakeed.org.

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Wake Ed Partnership Prepares To Kick Off Summer Career Pathways Program for Wake County Students

WakeEd — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

RALEIGH, NC – Career Accelerator, WakeEd Partnership’s annual summer career pathways program for Wake County Public Schools high-schoolers, launches Monday, June 23, and runs through Friday, June 27. The weeklong, full-day experience will serve 300 rising 10th–12th grade Wake County Public Schools students, connecting them with local employers for real-world workplace immersions and hands-on career exploration.

Originally launched in 2022 in partnership with the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), Career Accelerator has expanded each year—adding more high school sites, business partners, and program enhancements to reach more students across the district. In 2025, WakeEd Partnership assumed full leadership of the program.

Serving 300 students across 9 high school “hub” sites, throughout the district
Offering bus transportation to and from the high school hub sites
Providing $150 stipend for all students who successfully complete key program elements
Engaging students in business immersions across Wake County with 26 different business partners

On Tuesday and Thursday of the program (June 24 & 26) students will visit companies and organizations across Wake County that are offering career immersions in their workplaces. In addition to immersion experiences, students will receive coaching and instruction in other workforce development areas at the high school sites, such as online portfolio and resume building, social media use and interviewing skills featuring guest speakers from across the Triangle including HR and Recruiting professionals.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the companies and organizations opening their doors to these students,” said Keith Poston, President of WakeEd Partnership. “Career Accelerator gives students a front-row seat to the future of work in Wake County. These real-world experiences help them see not only what kinds of careers are out there—but how to get there.”

On Friday, June 27^th there will be a Career and College Expo at Enloe High School for all students who participated featuring 65 businesses and local colleges and universities. Before the Expo, participants will hear from keynote speaker: Wake County District Court Judge Ashleigh Parker. Judge Parker will speak at 9:30 AM on Friday, June 27th at Enloe High School.

Judge Ashleigh Parker was raised in a family deeply rooted in law and public service, instilling in her a strong sense of duty and integrity from an early age. A graduate of law school with honors, she has dedicated her career to serving the people of North Carolina—as a District Court Judge, Assistant Attorney General, and Assistant District Attorney. Beyond the courtroom, Judge Parker is committed to legal education and mentorship, guiding aspiring lawyers and sharing her expertise to help shape the next generation of legal professionals. She firmly believes in the power of education and empowerment to create lasting, positive change in the justice system.

“Career Accelerator is a two-way opportunity: it’s a showcase for employers seeking talent and a launchpad for students exploring their future,” added Poston. “These students chose to spend a week of their summer preparing for life beyond high school, and that speaks volumes about their motivation and potential.”

The following companies and organizations hosting career immersions at their workplaces:

Biogen
Brasfield & Gorrie
Cary Founded
Cisco
Coastal Credit Union
Delta Dental
Fred Smith Company
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies
Hitachi
i-Pearl
John Deere
Kellanova
Laut Design
Lenovo
Martin Marietta
Merz North America
NC State University Poole College of Management, Department of Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
NC Department of Transportation
NC Real Estate Commission + JLL (formerly Jones Lang LaSalle)
Parker LORD
Plexus
Raleigh Founded
SAS
Southern Roots
UNC Health
Wake Technical Community College
Whiting-Turner

MEDIA ADVISORY: Members of the media who wish to attend one of the workplace immersions please contact Keith Poston at WakeEd Partnership at 919-780-5205 or kposton@wakeed.org to coordinate access.

The College and Career Expo for the students is open to the media on Friday, June 27^th featuring 65 businesses and local colleges and universities and runs from 9:30-Noon. The keynote address by Judge Parker is at 9:30 AM.

About WakeEd Partnership
WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd) is a leading independent nonprofit backed by business and community leaders to support the teachers, students, and families of Wake County Public Schools. Since 1983, WakeEd has been committed to improving public education and advocating for excellent educational opportunities for all students. For more information, please visit www.wakeed.org.

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Wake Ed Partnership Awards $212,500 in Scholarships to 17 Wake County Student-Athletes

WakeEd — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:30:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-supported nonprofit dedicated to advancing public education in Wake County, has awarded $212,500 in college scholarships to 17 student-athletes from Apex High School and Green Hope High School. Each recipient has been named a Coach Bob Pittard Scholar and will receive a $12,500 scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year.

• Corinne Isaacs, Green Hope High School
• Mason Dean, Green Hope High School
• Nathan Herrick, Green Hope High School*
• Tyler Herrick, Green Hope High School
• Parva Vyas, Green Hope High School
• Sarah Smith, Green Hope High School
• Jackson Adame-Covey, Green Hope High School
• Andrew Zagacki, Green Hope High School • Brady Rhodes, Apex High School
• Sydney Chappell, Apex High School*
• Omar Ansafri, Apex High School
• Sarah Puertollano, Green Hope High School*
• Cole Yunker, Apex High School*
• Michael Lu, Green Hope High School*
• Kiernan Kovac, Apex High School*
• Adam Quamari, Apex High School
• Lexi McLaughlin, Apex High School*
*Denotes Renewal recipient

“These students exemplify excellence in the classroom, on the field, and in their communities,” said Keith Poston, President of WakeEd Partnership. “We’re proud to support their continued education through this lasting legacy of Coach Pittard. His gift continues to open doors for deserving students who embody his values.”

The Coach Bob Pittard Scholarship Fund was created in 2018 following a $2.7 million bequest from the late Robert Ray Pittard, a beloved Apex High School teacher and coach. His vision was to create a lasting impact by supporting student-athletes from Apex and Green Hope high schools as they pursue higher education. Since its inception, the Pittard Scholarship Fund has awarded $1.32 million in scholarships to 89 students.

This year’s cohort includes seven renewal recipients—outstanding student-athletes from the graduating classes of 2021 through 2024 who reapplied and demonstrated continued academic success. Notably, Nathan Herrick becomes only the second recipient in the program’s history to be awarded the scholarship for all four years of college. This year also marks a milestone: for the first time, a set of siblings have been named Pittard Scholars in the same year.

About WakeEd Partnership
WakeEd Partnership is an independent, nonprofit organization composed of business and community leaders committed to improving public education. Since 1983, the Partnership has advocated for excellent educational opportunities for all students in the Wake County Public School System. For more information, please visit www.wakeed.org.

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Wake Ed Partnership’s Tools4Schools Supply Drive Collects 400,000+ School Supply Items to Support Wake County Public Schools Teachers

WakeEd — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

RALEIGH, N.C. — WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd), a business-backed nonprofit organization that supports teachers and students in Wake County Public Schools, collected more than 400,000 school supply items as part of its “Back to School with Tools4Schools” community school supply drive that officially wrapped up this week. The supply drive was launched July 9 before the new school year started to help stock the shelves at Tools4Schools, WakeEd’s free classroom supply store for Wake County Public Schools teachers.

“This community has come together yet again in a significant way to support the educators and students of Wake County Public Schools,” stated Keith Poston, President of WakeEd Partnership. “These donated supplies are already making their way into classrooms throughout Wake County, helping to alleviate the financial strain on our incredible teachers who report spending from $900 to $1,300 annually from their own pockets to provide the necessary supplies for their students.”

Since Tools4Schools reopened for the new school year on August 6, 1,061 teachers have shopped and left with $126,117.66 in new classroom supplies at no cost, an average of $119 per shop for each educator. Wake County Public Schools teachers receive 100 points each quarter to “shop” at Tools4Schools.

“The official Tools4Schools summer school supply drive may have ended, but the needs are ongoing and Tools4Schools operates all year long for our teachers,” added Poston. “We need support all year to keep the shelves stocked for the store operating.”

In addition to more than 400,000 school supply items, WakeEd raised at least $70,000 in monetary donations. That total includes a $20,000 challenge match from the 4 Others Foundation. This fundraising drive follows a successful 2023-2024 fiscal year, during when community members, businesses and foundations collectively gave more than $170,000 in monetary donations to Tools4Schools. As school supplies and donations continue to come in, WakeEd expects the final supply drive totals to be even higher.

Besides the official Tools4Schools supply drop-off sites across the county, more than 100 companies and organizations hosted their own supply drives and delivered those items to Tools4Schools. That is more than double the 40-hosted supply drives last year.

Top 2024 Supply Drive Partners

Staples
Office Depot
YMCA of the Triangle
UNC Health
WRAL-TV
Triangle Family Dentistry
Buffaloe Lanes Cary
I Heart Radio Group
Carolina Hurricanes
North Carolina FC/North Carolina Courage
Community Workforce Solutions
Frankel Staffing Partners
Hope Refugee Partners
WakeMed
Ameriprise Financial Services
Massage Envy
Results Physiotherapy
Carolina Orthodontics & Children’s Dentistry
Trinity Partners
Grubb Ventures
Spectrum Companies
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce/Zebulon Young Professionals
Wake County Bar Association
Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple
Victra

Top Tool4Schools 2023-2024 Year + 2024 Supply Drive Donors

4 Others Foundation
Aetna
Amgen Foundation
Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation
Mary Mac and Tom Bradshaw
Bright Ideas Realty
Elizabeth Gant
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Gojanovich
Benjamin Goldstein
Goodberry’s Creamery, Inc.
LifeWork Collaborative Foundation
Myco Medical Supplies Inc
Publix Super Market Charities
UNC Health
Richard and Cindy Urquhart
W. Trent Ragland, Jr. Foundation
Wake Electric
Wake County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #41
Wake County Public School System

How can you support Tools4Schools All Year?

Make a cash donation. All gifts are tax-deductible. Click here to donate using a debit or credit card. Checks can be mailed to WakeEd Partnership at 1816 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604 with Tools4Schools on the memo line.
Donate NEW school supplies. WakeEd accepts donations of new classroom supplies year-round to fill the shelves at Tools4Schools. A list of the most popular items requested by teachers can be found here. Donations can be dropped off year-round at Tools4Schools. Please coordinate large deliveries with the WakeEd team at Tools4Schools@wakeed.org.
SHOP our Amazon Wish List. Shop the Amazon Wishlist to buy items most-requested by teachers and ship to the shelves at Tools4Schools. Click here and select the Tools4Schools address at checkout and ship the supplies directly to Tools4Schools.
Donate gently used office supplies. In addition to new classroom supplies, WakeEd Partnership takes donations of gently used items for classrooms from companies, organizations, and individuals. Most requested used items include staplers and tape dispensers.
Host a supply drive. If your business or organization is interested in hosting a supply drive, click here to register your Tools4Schools classroom supply drive and click here to download our classroom supply drive kit and start collecting! If you have any questions, email Tools4Schools@wakeed.org.
Volunteer at Tools4Schools. WakeEd Partnership is seeking volunteers to help stock shelves, interact with educators, inventory supplies, package, and sort supplies. If your family, club, or organization is interested in volunteering, click here to sign up via Activate Good.

For information about additional giving opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, contact WakeEd’s fundraising team at development@wakeed.org.

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Tools4Schools Supply Drive Collects More Than 250,000 Items

WakeEd — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:47:44 +0000

WakeEd’s Tools4Schools program collected more than 250,000 school supply items in the last six weeks and at least $115,691 in monetary donations as part of its “Back to School with Tools4Schools” community school supply drive that officially wrapped up this past week. The supply drive was launched July 12 before the new school year started to help stock the shelves at Tools4Schools, our free classroom supply store for Wake County Public Schools teachers.

“Once again, this community stepped up in a big way to support the teachers and students of Wake County Public Schools, “said Keith Poston, President, WakeEd Partnership. “These donated supplies have already been flowing into classrooms all across Wake County and helping ease the burden for our amazing teachers who on average spend as much as $900 a year out of their own pockets for the school supplies their students need.”

“This month alone, Tools4Schools will serve 2,000 Wake County Public Schools teachers compared to about 4,000 all of last school year,” Poston added. “Clearly we are meeting a need.”

In addition to more than 250,000 school supply items, WakeEd Partnership raised $65,691 in monetary donations. That total exceeds a $50,000 challenge match from the 4Others Foundation which will then bring the total funds raised for Tools4Schools to $115,691. As school supplies and donations continue to come in, WakeEd expects the final totals to be even higher.

Besides the official Tools4Schools supply drop off sites across the county, including all the Wake County YMCA locations, more than 100 companies and organizations hosted their own supply drives and delivered those items to Tools4Schools. That’s more than double the 40 hosted supply drives last year.

“I hope our teachers – and frankly our state legislature – sees that this community supports our teachers, believes in our public schools and wants them supported adequately and is demonstrating it through their own generosity,” said Poston.

Top 2023 Supply Drive Partners

YMCA of the Triangle
UNC Health
WRAL-TV/WRAL-FM
PulseFM/Curtis Media Group
G105/iHeartMedia
SAS
Carolina Hurricanes
North Carolina FC
WakeMed
Staples

TowneBank
Edwards Beightol Law
The Row House Midtown
Culver’s of Apex
Holly Springs Masonic Lodge
Ameriprise Financial Services
Massage Envy of Morrisville, Apex and Cary
Trinity Partners
Zebulon Chamber of Commerce

Top 2022-2023 T4S Funding Sponsors

4Others Foundation
Amgen Foundation
Goodnight Educational Foundation
SAS
Elizabeth Gant
100 Men Who Give A Damn (Apex)
Wake County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #41
Amazon
Leadership Raleigh Class 44
Publix
Delta Dental

Joe and Cathy Salois
Leith Auto Park Chrysler Jeep
Mebane Charitable Foundation
Wake County Government
Wake County Public School System
Arthur Ashley Williams Foundation
Wake County Board of Education
David Dew
Wake County PTA Council
LifeTouch
TowneBank

I'm so thankful for this amazing resource and to the donors who make it possible. This is really an amazing way to support teachers; it has enhanced my classroom and benefitted my students. I'm very grateful!

Lisa Bartel

WCPSS Teacher

How can the public support Tools4Schools?

MAKE A CASH DONATION. All gifts are tax-deductible. Click here to donate using a debit or credit card. Checks can be mailed to WakeEd Partnership at 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609, with Tools4Schools on the memo line.
DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES. In addition to the annual Community Supply Drive in the summer, WakeEd accepts donations of new and gently used classroom supplies year-round to fill the shelves at Tools4Schools. A list of the most popular items requested by teachers at Tools4Schools can be found here. Donations can be dropped off year-round at Tools4Schools. Coordinate your delivery by contacting the WakeEd team at Tools4Schools@wakeed.org.
DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES USING OUR AMAZON WISH LIST. Shop the Amazon Wishlist to buy items most-requested by teachers and ship to the shelves at Tools4Schools. Click here and select the Tools4Schools address at checkout.
DONATE GENTLY USED OFFICE SUPPLIES. In addition to new supplies, WakeEd Partnership takes donations of gently used items for classrooms from companies, organizations, and individuals. Staplers, tape dispensers, paper cutters are always needed.
HOST A SUPPLY DRIVE. If your business or organization is interested in hosting a supply drive, click here to register your Tools4Schools classroom supply drive and click here to download our classroom supply drive kit and start collecting! If you have any questions, email Tools4Schools@wakeed.org.

VOLUNTEER AT TOOLS4SCHOOLS. WakeEd Partnership is seeking volunteers to help stock shelves, interact with educators, count and inventory supplies, package, and sort supplies. If your family, club, or organization is interested in volunteering, click here to sign up via Activate Good and find a time slot to come help.

For information about additional giving opportunities, including corporate sponsorships, contact our fundraising team at development@wakeed.org.

About WakeEd Partnership

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2023, WakeEd Partnership (WakeEd) is a leading independent nonprofit backed by business and community leaders to support the teachers, students, and families of Wake County Public Schools. Since 1983, WakeEd has been committed to improving public education and advocating for excellent educational opportunities for all students. For more information, please visit www.wakeed.org.

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